Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 37.18 | 4.13 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,600 | 34.94 | 3.64 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,800 | 32.65 | 3.33 |
| Robbie Ray | SF | $9,400 | 30.79 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $9,000 | 37.18 | 4.13 |
| Jack Kochanowicz | LAA | $7,400 | 29.87 | 4.04 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,400 | 27.00 | 3.65 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,600 | 34.94 | 3.64 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,000 | 13.99 | 3.50 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,900 | 12.54 | 3.22 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $2,900 | 11.37 | 3.92 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,200 | 11.18 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 9.64 | 4.38 |
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.05 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,500 | 9.97 | 3.99 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | WSH | $2,900 | 11.37 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 14.38 | 3.79 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 13.19 | 4.26 |
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,400 | 12.66 | 5.28 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,600 | 12.24 | 4.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Campbell | BOS | $2,400 | 12.66 | 5.28 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,100 | 10.65 | 5.07 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,600 | 12.24 | 4.71 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 13.19 | 4.26 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 12.61 | 3.00 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.88 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,600 | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 12.16 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,500 | 10.04 | 4.02 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.88 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.21 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.68 | 3.96 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 11.49 | 3.48 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.46 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.09 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,200 | 12.68 | 3.96 |
| Yoan Moncada | LAA | $2,500 | 9.27 | 3.71 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
Use our SFTB Plus optimizers to perfect your DFS roster. Include or Exclude players and teams, and see our 10 best rosters for every available slate.
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,800 | 17.01 | 3.54 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 14.24 | 3.56 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 13.68 | 3.70 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 13.50 | 3.46 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $2,900 | 13.50 | 4.66 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $4,100 | 12.81 | 3.13 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 12.79 | 4.26 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 12.67 | 5.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,000 | 10.66 | 5.33 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,500 | 12.67 | 5.07 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,400 | 11.36 | 4.73 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,700 | 12.66 | 4.69 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $2,900 | 13.50 | 4.66 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,000 | 12.79 | 4.26 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 11.40 | 4.07 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.